It’s that time again. Time to get things off my chest with Marcia’s Runfessions at Marcia’s Healthy Slice…
1.I runfess…
Even when I don’t sign up for races, I check the results to see if I would have won an age group award.
I was supposed to run a 14 mile LSD the weekend of Sept 7 & 8. There were three 5k races and I would have won my age group in all three.
That’s what you younger runners have to look forward to if you continue running.
2. I runfess…
When you are injured and your legs feel fine, it’s hard not to run.
I mostly walked (3 mi, 4 mi, 5 mi) and threw in some strides to make sure I still could run.
3. I runfess…
I’ve never been injured during marathon training. As a result, I had no idea how to change my plan.
I had to skip my 14 miler but had no idea how many miles to run next?
Plan A:12, 14, 12, 16, 12, 18, 12, 20, 12, 26.2
So I ran/walked 10 miles and then 13 miles the next weekend…
Tossing the plan out the window…
Plan B: 13, 0, 10, 13, (16, 18, HM, 20, 10), 26.2
However, may need Plan C if I can’t complete the 16, 18, 20 milers…
4. I runfess…
I realized that I’ve run at least ONE race each month but none in September.
my hubby grew up on the same street with the Dott family…
So I signed up to walk the 3.3 miles… it was free!
When I arrived, I bumped into a good friend and she wanted to run the race…
We ran the WHOLE race together…slowly!! She thought I was pacing her and I thought she was pacing me.
I enjoyed so much that I didn’t mind not winning an apple pie.
5. I runfess…
I love my Topos and I decided that the Specter 2 is my new favorite.
Then guess what?
I had to buy the NYC Marathon Specter 2, right?
Happy Running! Anything to runfess this month? Please share.
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Yes, you definitely had to buy those shoes!!!
Your adjusted plan sounds good. I think you’ll be fine for the race (as long as nothing else goes wrong, FINGERS CROSSED.) So I guess you’re gearing up for a 16 miler this weekend? Make sure you have plenty of fuel and hydration. Good luck with it!
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Yup. 16. Then 18. Gulp. Yes fingers crossed for no more injuries
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THOSE NYC SHOES ARE THE PRETTIEST THINGS!!!!! I’m so glad you bought them.
I’m sorry you’re still struggling. I think you’re going to do great in your next endeavor, but just take yoru time nad be patient as you get back into it.
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Patience is not my virtue.
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those shoes! Seriously, how could you (or anyone who calls themselves a runner) not buy them? 🙂 I’m taking a gamble on my 13.1 training, and jumping to 10 miles tomorrow (after running 7 last weekend & 8 the weekend prior). My gut is telling me my body is in shape for it, so fingers crossed…
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You can definitely do it!!
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I have never checked race results for a race I did not run. I do admire your passion for racing. It seems I am quickly losing mine. I’m sure you will figure out a plan to get you to the marathon finish line
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I hope so.
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Oh yes you NEED those shoes for sure! Hope the adjusted plan works great for you!
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So far so good. Try for 18 this weekend.
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